New Project Shares Spiritual Teachings Inspired by Fallen IDF Officer

The 'Hit'or'erut' organization has launched a new project to make the teachings of "Orot HaTeshuvah" (Lights of Repentance) accessible to the public, in memory of Captain Daniel Maimon Touaf, who fell in battle. The project aims to spread spiritual insights derived from the complex combat reality in the Gaza Strip, inspired by soldiers of the Bedad Shaked battalion.

Despite ongoing operational missions, preparations, and combat, these soldiers found time for spiritual study of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kook's book, "Orot HaTeshuvah." Captain Daniel Maimon Touaf, who served as a deputy company commander and fell in battle on August 19, 2024, along with three of his soldiers, was particularly noted among those who engaged in this study.

The shared learning experience on the battlefield has formed the basis for this new initiative. The "Hit'or'erut" organization is distributing three-minute videos that present a passage from the book, accompanied by a simple explanation connected to daily life. This aims to introduce Rabbi Kook's philosophy to individuals who may not have previously encountered it.

The 17th video in the series features Rabbi Tal Shaulian, head of the Hesder Yeshiva in Holon. He discusses the natural fear associated with repentance and offers Rabbi Kook's solution. "The world is full of fear of repentance. People are afraid to change. Repentance requires a lot of strength because people are afraid of becoming the best version of themselves," Rabbi Shaulian stated.

He advises that in such situations, one should simply let go and connect with the Creator. "A person must trust in God, and out of that trust in God, they repent. Take responsibility for your life and make it the best it can be. Be a hero, and from that, achieve greatness," Rabbi Shaulian added.